What is Ekiben's health inspection score?

Ekiben has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ekiben last inspected?

Ekiben was last inspected on December 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ekiben have?

Ekiben has 25 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ekiben safe to eat at?

Ekiben has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Ekiben

Name: Ekiben
Address: 1825 W IRVING PARK, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 84

1825 W IRVING PARK, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/22/2025

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Ranked #377 of 997 in Lakeview

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Dec 22, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jul

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Dec 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint2 Canvass1 License

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING AND REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med8 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

59/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A SIGNAGE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD.FOODS SUCH AS RAW SUSHI. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS AND DISCLOSE AND REMIND OF ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST NSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING AND REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FACILITY MISSING FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN THEM ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR 1 OF 3 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NO SPLASHGUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A MOP SINK/UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A MOP SINK FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND THE DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

68/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EASTERN SIDE REAR EXIT DOOR TO BE MISSING A DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR, EXPOSING MULTIPLE GAPS GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP TO ELIMINATE ALL GAPS ON EXTERIOR DOORS TO PEST PROOF.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF VEGETABLES STORED ON THE FLOORS IN THE SIDE HALLWAY DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED HANDLES OF SCOOPS STORED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE BINS, SAUCE BINS, AND RICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS STORED ON SHELVES WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UPRIGHT AND EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS WHEN NOT COVERED TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE PREPARATION COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE WOK/STOVE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG EDGES BEHIND THE TOP COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, PLASTIC AND LOOSE TRASH IN CORNER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR CASHIER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR 1 OF 3 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE.

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 23

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NO SPLASHGUARD DIVIDING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND WASH SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER BY THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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